1. Best starts for Kids(BSK) Eastside Human Services Forum
August 8, 2017
Helena Stephens
BSK/Children and Youth Advisory Board
City of Bellevue

2. BSK/CYAB Today we will cover: BSK CYAB’s Priorities BSK upcoming RFP's
The Process for RFP determinations
Program gaps/services/opportunities impacting the Eastside
How the Forum can support these efforts.
Other/Q & A

4. King County Children and Youth Advisory Board/CYAB
Advisory Board Name:
King County Children and Youth Advisory Board (CYAB)
Origin:
Ordinance called for the creation of the King County Children and Youth Advisory Board.
Duties/
Responsibilities:
Members of the King County Children and Youth Advisory Board (CYAB) consist of individuals from throughout the region with the experience, knowledge, and information to aid county leaders as they consider policies, investments and outcomes related to children, families, youth and young adults.
In particular, the CYAB will serve as the oversight and advisory body and carry dual responsibilities that are tied to Best Starts for Kids (BSK) and the Youth Action Plan (YAP).
$56M annually in levy collected revenue to be disbursed throughout the County.
Composition:
Up to forty (40) members and are at large with the exception of the designations:
Three (3) positions for youth under the age of 24
One (1) position for representative from the City of Bellevue
One (1) position for representative from the City of Seattle
Two (2) positions for representatives from Sound Cities Association

5. CYAB’s Priorities Data & Evaluation
Annual Report to King County Council
Review of Youth Action Plan
Review of BSK Youth Survey
Subcommittees/Establish RFP Criteria
Prenatal - 8 years
years
years
Board Inclusion – Youth Voice
years – October
years – January

6. The Process for RFPs

7. RFP Process…
Reducing barriers that have previously existed for grant applicants (e.g. health centers RFP)
Mandatory Equity Lens Training for each RFP reviewer
Technical Assistance
At least 1 CYAB member on review panels
People of Color led agencies/applicants
Youth led organizations/applicants

8. Program Gaps and Services Impacting the Eastside
Cost of Living
Housing
Child Care
Wage Adequacy
Service Cost
Transportation
Health-Related Services
Lack of Affordable Care (Medical or Dental)
Lack of Affordable Insurance
Substance Abuse
Mental Illness
Stress/Anxiety
Racial Equity
Racial and/or Ethnic Discrimination (both at the household and community level)
Source: Bellevue’s 2017 Human Needs Update/1005 residents responses

9. Program Gap and Services
Cost of Living
44% of survey respondents believe there is a lack of affordable child care
Health-Related Services
32% of survey respondents in the provider survey report their clients cannot find mental health services in the community
Racial Equity
24% of survey respondents have seen a substantial – and statistically significant – increases in racial and ethnic discrimination

10. Program Gap and Services
Cost of Living
Opportunities and need to increased access and information to Health Care & Housing
Health-Related Services
Improve access to culturally & linguistically relevant services
Increase access to Health Care & Housing
Racial Equity
Community members rely on the strengths of community based organizations and schools to fill gaps in services
Source: Eastside Pathway’s Promotores 170 Surveys/Eastside Latino Community

11. Opportunities for EHSF re: BSK
The Most Powerful Tool is Apply, Apply, Apply
Unique Opportunity for Organizations/Agencies led by People of Color
Opportunity for Youth-led groups and programs to receive funding with less restrictions
Utilize technical assistance services for grant writing
All reviewers “must” attend an Equity Lens Training for RFPs
For immediate BSK info sign up at beststartsblog.com
Utilize EP Collaboratives to submit grants
Use existing partnerships to submit grants and/or create partnerships
Continuously demonstrate and share the story of the “Needs” in east King County
Critical for Eastside agencies to submit as reviewers and County Council members will be looking at geographical areas, along with underserved populations